Which bay on the Normandy coast has one of the largest tidal ranges in Europe?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel
- Step 1: The tide can rise and fall by more than ten metres. Step 2. The abbey is cut off from the land at high tide. Answer: the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel. Why not the others: these bays have smaller tidal ranges.
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